Strategy, Operations & Communications Lead

About This Role

The SPARQ (Medical Safety, Pharmacovigilance, Analytics and Authoring Regulatory Operations, Quality & Compliance) Strategy, Operations & Communications Lead will drive strategy execution, operating cadence, and executive communications for the SPARQ organization within Biogen Development. Reporting to the SVP, Head of SPARQ, this role will translate high-level priorities into actionable work streams, establish clear measures of success, track goals and ensure progress against strategic and operational objectives.

The role will partner closely with the SPARQ Leadership Team to ensure development and execution of knowledge-sharing forums and town halls, forums for reviewing portfolio projects and timelines, and for sharing information and prioritization of technical, system, and AI projects. This individual will also lead high-impact strategic initiatives and develop executive materials, business reviews, and communications that support senior leadership decision-making.

This role must be able to integrate the priorities of a global, technical, medical and scientific enterprise with a strong sense of accountability.

• Lead SPARQ strategy execution, meeting and workstream operating cadence, informational and decision-making forums in partnership with the Head of SPARQ and SPARQ Leadership Team
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable work streams with clear ownership, timelines, measures of success, and progress tracking
• Ensure goals are on track and issues are escalated early to address any challenges with achieving goals
• Facilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning, including priority setting, trade-off recommendations, performance metrics, and execution tracking in alignment with functional budget owners
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned to SPARQ and enterprise priorities. These include initiatives to upgrade systems, integrate systems, utilize new technologies, and prioritize across a dynamic portfolio of marketed and development programs
• Own the SPARQ executive narrative and develop presentations, briefing materials, business reviews, and strategic communications for senior leaders and key stakeholders
• Drive the SPARQ communications strategy to support employee engagement, organizational alignment, and visibility of business impact for a global, diverse team
• Partner with R&D Communications and Corporate Communications to ensure messaging aligns with Biogen communications policies and social media guidelines

You are a strategic, highly organized operator who can turn ambiguity into clear priorities and action. You understand drug development and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You listen effectively, build trust with senior leaders, communicate with clarity, and drive team effectiveness. You are open to learning and adapting. You want to be part of an exciting team, contributing to the important work of bringing medicines to patients, and understand how operational excellence drives success.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience in R&D, strategy, operations, or related biopharma functions
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise impact
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, creative problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to structure and manage timelines, project flows, and executive-level deliverables

• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Experience developing executive narratives, strategic communications, business reviews, or senior leadership briefing materials

Management

• The base compensation range for this role is: $-$
• Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
• Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
• Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being;

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition…